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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character shows the most disgust toward the Absalom’s girl’s behavior?
(a) Msimangu.
(b) Absalom.
(c) The reformatory worker.
(d) Kumalo.

2. What is the name of the family Absalom was living with in Orlando?
(a) Jarvis.
(b) Hlayshwayo.
(c) Seme.
(d) Pafuri.

3. What is the FIRST place Kumalo and Msimangu visit to track down Absalom?
(a) They visit Mrs. Ndlela’s house.
(b) They visit a reformatory.
(c) They visit a factory where Absalom worked.
(d) They visit the Shanty Town in Orlando.

4. What does Absalom’s former landlady in Alexandra reveal about Absalom’s behavior?
(a) She saw Absalom with stolen property.
(b) She saw Absalom with prostitutes.
(c) She saw Absalom beating someone.
(d) She saw Absalom publicly intoxicated.

5. Where was the white man murdered?
(a) He was murdered on the street.
(b) He was murdered in his own home.
(c) He was murdered while working with poor blacks.
(d) He was murdered at the gold mines.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the white reformatory worker say Absalom currently lives?

2. Msimangu ministers to a community of people who suffer from which of the following?

3. What is the main industry that drives Kumalo’s village?

4. What is the primary emotional reaction of everyone Kumalo asks about Absalom?

5. Which word(s) best describes John’s feelings toward tribal chiefs and the Church?

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